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Other Featured Programs include visual art workshops, literary, photographic and music programs, as well as support and technical assistance for schools and community organizations.
Lily is a student musician who, wishing to join the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra on flute a few years ago, was persuaded by Conductor Les Marsden, to take up the glorious bassoon instead. She became devoted to her new instrument and made astonishing progress....and fills a valuable and nearly irreplaceable position in the orchestra. 
How does one acquire Arts Council Support?
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MCACI may advise or assist with:
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Presenter-Service provider will enter into a Hold Harmless Presenter Agreement with Mariposa County Arts Council, Inc.
MCACI shall have authority to terminate Presenter Agreement at any time, and to terminate a performance for any reason with no notice of termination. Contract presenter agrees to conduct activities within the professional standards, policy and guidelines as determined by MCACI.
Music Selection: MCACI requires the use of public domain music, or licensed copyrighted music from ASCAP or appropriate licensing agent. Recognizing that MCACI is a non-profit organization, only music compositions that are free from profanity, violence, bias, prejudice or inappropriate subject matter is allowed.
Marketing: All publicity, marketing and promotional materials must be submitted to MCACI for approval prior to distribution.
Contracts: No contract or obligation may be entered into without the prior written approval and consent of MCACI.
Thank you,
MCACI
Formulate a planning committee and appoint a chair person for each sub-committee.
Event Goals
- Define the elements of event coordination
- Who participates
- What presentation/products/services are involved
- Location/time/date/reservations
- Retailers, food, drinks, Service organizations
- Vendor solicitation
- Define multi-discipline art-venue's: music, performing arts, poetry readings, etc.
- Event objectives-what will be the audience experience?
Define a Schedule to Meet Goals
- Develop a timeline with defined outcomes
- Date and hours of event
- Define each task, how long it will take, due date and when to begin
- Define due dates for participation contracts & input
- Marketing campaign
Determine Venue
- Logistics and Safety Services
- Site permit/contract
- Restrooms
- Utilities, electrical, water, trash
Review Financial Considerations
- Define the revenue and expenses projected for the event
- Submit a budget to committee for approval
- Vendor fees, admissions defined
- Security deposits, non-refundable fee
Market Your Event
- Develop a Marketing plan
- Letters of invitation to participate-mail with all event information (contractual agreement with deposit)
- Press releases
- Brochure outline-who will create, timeframe, printing, and mailing strategy
- Banners, Flyers
- Signs, and Posters
Site Considerations
- Site assessment-determine layout, needs, permit requirements, site prep
- Outline each task for event
- Outline event assignments to individuals/groups/volunteers
- Outline event stages, set up, tear down, and activities during event
- Equipment-music, tables, chairs, tents, traffic control, parking
- Security
Coordination for Event
- Volunteers/contributors
- Define the number of volunteers needed for each program aspect
- Outline jobs with timeframes/dates
- Outline what contributions are needed, and how to acquire them